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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.08, 2,818.48 and 1,256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.08, 2,818.48 and 1,256.84 is: 1,733.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.08 : 2,818.48 = 1,256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.08/2,818.48 = 1,256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.08x = 2,818.48 × 1,256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.08x = 3,542,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,378.40/2,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.84

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